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  1. 19th Dec 2009 17:44 #1
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    I'm loading Windows7 on my new computer. It's got an i7-860 2.8G Quad. Is doing a "burn-in" for the CPU still part of the deal?
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    Depends on the heat sink compound used. Most newer ones don't need much if any break in. And unless you overclock, not much point. I would check the CPU temps with something like HW Monitor: http://www.cpuid.com/hwmonitor.php

    Or you can run something like Prime95 if you really want to stress it: http://files.extremeoverclocking.com/file.php?f=103
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    I never did "burn in" ever.
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    It is not necessary ... but more useful as a method of stressing the components / system for stability purposes

    I only do this with problematic systems via the ultimate boot cd utilities
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